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P288 CEG

1996 Rover Mini

Purple Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Apr 2026
Tests27 (17 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate63%

Mileage

90,878 mi
Last recorded90,878 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2025
Typical for 1996 Rover Mini50,437 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP288 CEG
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1996
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

17 pass 10 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2025 90,878 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2023 90,692 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front pear mounting weak subframe mounting

Pass 30 Aug 2022 90,681 miles

Nearside Rear valance closing panel weak

Nearside Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front brake slight runout

Offside Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Aug 2022 90,681 miles

Nearside Rear valance closing panel weak

Nearside Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front brake slight runout

Offside Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 2 Sep 2021 90,640 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2021 90,636 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Jul 2020 90,359 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All pipes greased (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 22 May 2019 90,094 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 21 May 2019 90,078 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 5 May 2018 89,724 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Service brake juddering slightly (3.7.C.2)

engine/ transmission has a minor oil leak

Pass 8 May 2017 88,957 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 6 May 2017 88,957 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Oil leak ()

Pass 9 May 2016 84,720 miles

condition n/s/f outer cv boot

corrosion both front floors o/s borderline

corrosion on rear sub frame

slight play n/s/f wheel bearing

uneven wear n/s/r tyre 2mm and perishing

Fail 9 May 2016 84,720 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

condition n/s/f outer cv boot

corrosion both front floors o/s borderline

corrosion on rear sub frame

slight play n/s/f wheel bearing

uneven wear n/s/r tyre 2mm and perishing

Pass 21 Mar 2015 84,334 miles

Oil leak

both rear front subframe rubber spacers deteriorated

genral signs of corrosion

Fail 21 Mar 2015 84,332 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

genral signs of corrosion

Pass 17 Mar 2014 82,641 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2013 81,420 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2012 77,367 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2012 77,353 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 29 Mar 2011 68,907 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2010 68,904 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Outer Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Bonded suspension unit attachment loose (2.4.F.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Brake has no servo assistance (3.3.B.2) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

o /s front floor pan corroded

Pass 26 Nov 2009 66,650 miles

Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

outer sills getting weak

Fail 24 Nov 2009 66,649 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

outer sills getting weak

Pass 9 Dec 2008 63,702 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2008 63,700 miles

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting fractured (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 16 Dec 2006 58,439 miles

Nearside Outer Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

How Reliable is the Rover Mini?

Based on 519,169 MOT tests across 45,631 vehicles.

66.8%
Pass Rate
876
Miles/Year
47
Year Lifespan
45,631
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 32,036
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 24,016
Steering rack gaiter split 21,375
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 18,460
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 18,348
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P288 CEG is a 1996 Rover Mini in Purple with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63%.

Across all 1996 Rover Mini models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.1% with a typical mileage of 50,437 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Rover Mini fails its MOT is subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 32,036 recorded failures. If you're considering buying P288 CEG, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Rover Mini typically stays on UK roads for around 47 years. At 30 years old, this Rover Mini is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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P288 CEG is a 1996 Rover Mini, first registered on 1 August 1996.

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